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Reservations, Cancellations & Rules for Participation
• Paid reservations are required for all trips listed below. They can be made at the BERA Store located in Berkner (Bldg 488), Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm.
• All tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE and are for those 21 years and older unless accompanied by BNL employee/parent.
• BERA may limit the number of tickets per person during the first week of sales.
• BERA trips are a BNL benefit and tickets are for BNL employees, those with guest appointments, and their families only.
Rules for Participation on BERA Trips  ~  Questions, please call ext 2873.


  Saturday, Oct 5, 2013

Enjoy the foliage, hiking, sculptures of this beautiful Hudson Valley region! The Storm King Art Center has bike rentals (cannot bring your own), a café for lunch or you may bring a picnic and strollers are fine.  The coach bus will leave Brookhaven Center at 8am, arriving at Storm King about 10am.  We will depart Storm King at 3pm and make our way south to the Walkway Over the Hudson River and take in the view and scenery.  Celebrate the walkway's 4th anniversary! We'll stay about an hour and then depart for BNL by 5pm. Cost for this trip is $20 per person (2 & under are free). *Strenuous walking and standing is required for this trip*

To make your reservations with payment, please go to the BERA Store (M-F, 9a-3p). All tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE and are for those 21 years and older unless accompanied by BNL employee/parent. Tickets and arrangements are for the benefit of BNL/BSA employees, users, guests and their families.
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  Sunday, Oct 20, 2013

  But taking names on waiting list.

BERA offers yet another great family day trip to the American Museum of Natural History in NYC. The coach bus will leave Brookhaven Center at 9am and leave the museum at 4pm. Cost for Adult 13 & over is $25 per person and children ages 3-12 is $15 per person (2 & under are free). Price includes all permanent exhibits, but not IMAX movie or special exhibits.

To make your reservations with payment, please go to the BERA Store (M-F, 9a-3p). All tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE and are for those 21 years and older unless accompanied by BNL employee/parent. Tickets and arrangements are for the benefit of BNL/BSA employees, users, guests and their families.
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Saturday, Oct 26, 2013

The coach bus will leave from Brookhaven Center at 9am for a day trip to Atlantic City at the Showboat Casino. We will depart from Showboat at 8pm. Bring photo ID, and must be 21 and over. Cost is $35 per person and you will receive $20 slot play on arrival. More info...

To make your reservations with payment, please go to the BERA Store (M-F, 9a-3p). All tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE and are for those 21 years and older unless accompanied by BNL employee/parent. Tickets and arrangements are for the benefit of BNL/BSA employees, users, guests and their families.
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  Thursday, Oct 31, 2013

Representatives will be here between 11am-1:30pm @ Berkner lower level to sign up new members and promote their new Riverhead location.
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Friday, Nov 1, 2013

Gary Curtis from BJ’s will be here from 11am-1:30pm to renew memberships and recruit new for $43.45 for a 15 month membership - 560-4564
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  Saturday, Nov 2, 2013

Famous "Little Italy" on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, Do-As-You-Please! Cost for this trip is $20 per person (2 & under are free). The coach bus will leave Brookhaven Center at 10am and arrive at Arthur Avenue about 11:30am.  We will depart Arthur Ave at 4:30pm.  Visit the many shops and restaurants and enjoy lunch on your own. If you like, you have time to visit the NY Botanical Garden on your own. Cost is about $20 per person for entry.

Arthur Avenue (The Real Little Italy of NY)
Take-a-Tour of Arthur Avenue
Big Apple Greeter to Arthur Avenue

To make your reservations with payment, please go to the BERA Store (M-F, 9a-3p). All tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE and are for those 21 years and older unless accompanied by BNL employee/parent. Tickets and arrangements are for the benefit of BNL/BSA employees, users, guests and their families.
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  Wednesday, Nov 13, 2013

Representatives will be here between 11am-1:30pm @ Berkner lower level to renew memberships and recruit new. Sam’s Club $10 gift card for a 1 year membership @ $48.
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  Sunday, Dec 8, 2013

But taking names on waiting list.

See the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and have plenty of time to visit the Rockefeller Center Tree, the magical windows on Fifth Ave and other NYC sites! Cost is $55 per person and includes the luxury coach bus, ticket and driver tip. We depart from Brookhaven Center at 7am and depart from NYC at 3:30pm. We have 50 tickets for the 9am show, 3rd mezzanine section 300/400 rows A & B. Ages 2 and over must have a ticket. Under 2 on lap are free. Seating chart (click on Rockettes Seating)

To make your reservations with payment, please go to the BERA Store (M-F, 9a-3p). All tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE and are for those 21 years and older unless accompanied by BNL employee/parent. Tickets and arrangements are for the benefit of BNL/BSA employees, users, guests and their families.
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  Sunday, Dec 8, 2013

BERA has 2 luxury coach busses for this Do-As-You-Please bus trip to NYC (Midtown Manhattan/Bryant Park area). Depart from Brookhaven Center at 10am and leave NYC at 7pm.  You have time to see a show, shop, sightsee, lunch, it's your choice how you want to spend your day! Cost is $10 per person, children under 2 & sit on lap are free. http://www.bryantpark.org/plan-your-visit/map.html

To make your reservations with payment, please go to the BERA Store (M-F, 9a-3p). All tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE and are for those 21 years and older unless accompanied by BNL employee/parent. Tickets and arrangements are for the benefit of BNL/BSA employees, users, guests and their families.
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  Friday, Dec 13, 2013

  BERA Holiday Party will be held at the Hotel Indigo in Riverhead this year. From 7-11pm there will be DJ dancing, full buffet dinner, open bar, desserts and door prizes for only $70 per person!  "Take the Elevator Home!" rate of $72 per room + tax for BNL guests!  21 & over only, 110 tickets will be sold for this Dress to Impress BERA Holiday Party.

Exit 72 on the LIE, 631-369-2200 ~ 1830 West Main Street, Route 25, Riverhead, NY 11901 ~ http://www.indigoeastend.com/

To make your reservations with payment, please go to the BERA Store (M-F, 9a-3p). All tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE and are for those 21 years and older unless accompanied by BNL employee/parent. Tickets and arrangements are for the benefit of BNL/BSA employees, users, guests and their families.
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Tuesday, Jan 21, 2014

  But taking names on waiting list.

NY Rangers vs NY Islanders hockey game at MSG. Tickets are $120 per person for West Balcony Section 318 and a 7pm game. The coach bus will depart from Brookhaven Center at 4:30pm and leave after the game around 10pm.

To make your reservations with payment, please go to the BERA Store (M-F, 9a-3p). All tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE and are for those 21 years and older unless accompanied by BNL employee/parent. Tickets and arrangements are for the benefit of BNL/BSA employees, users, guests and their families.
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  Sunday, April 13, 2014

NY Knicks vs Chicago Bulls basketball game at MSG. Tickets are $120 per person for Section 226 and game time 1pm. Coach bus leaves Brookhaven Center at 10:30am and will leave after the game around 3:30pm.

To make your reservations with payment, please go to the BERA Store (M-F, 9a-3p). All tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE and are for those 21 years and older unless accompanied by BNL employee/parent. Tickets and arrangements are for the benefit of BNL/BSA employees, users, guests and their families.
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If you have a question that is not addressed on this page, please contact Christine Carter at 631-344-5090 or Joanne Delles at 631-344-8481, or send an email to itdhelp@bnl.gov.

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Last Modified: October 1, 2013